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04 April 2016

Aro Ling Cardiff newsletter – new book, Illusory Advice, the precepts

Aro Ling Cardiff

35 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DB 07875 716644

AprilNewsletter 2016

The main teachers at Aro Ling Cardiff have recently published a new book: Illusory Advice. It is their first co-authored publication. Ngakma Nor’dzin is also the author of Spacious Passion(2009), and Relaxing into Meditation (2010). Illusory Advice is available to purchase from all major distributors, such as Amazon, Blackwells, Barnes & Noble, etcetera.The blurb on the back says:"Illusory Advice is an anthology of lively email discussions between two
Western-born Buddhist teachers and their students. The questions and
replies cover a wide range of topics—to which the Buddhist view is
applied with directness, subtlety, and humour—such as: family life;
interpersonal difficulties; and, the student-teacher relationship.
Ngakma Nor’dzin and Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin are a married teaching-couple of the
Aro gTér Lineage of the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. They are
ordained representatives of the ancient non-monastic tradition of
Vajrayana, in which every-day life circumstances and
individual-personality are embraced as the path of transformation."

Aro Ling Cardiff continues to offer sessions and classes on
Tuesdays for the month of April, plus a Saturday retreat on the 9th April.The Five Principles of Awareness will look at a teaching that is often considered to be fundamental to Buddhists: the precepts.

Events beyond April are not yet decided as there are exciting changes happening in the world of Aro Ling Cardiff – more about that in the next newsletter.

sKu-mNyé
is a physical yoga practice. It offers a range of movements, from
simple and gentle to demanding and vigorous – so there is something for
everyone. All are welcome whatever age or level of fitness. A wonderful
form of exercise that is refreshing and invigorating. Each class is 1
hour and a donation of £4 is requested.

Meditation
group and daytime meditation – beginners and experienced meditators
welcome. Short periods of meditation are interspersed with yogic song
and chant. Discover emptiness and self-awareness. Daytime £4, evening
£5 donation requested. Introductory session every first Saturday of the
month – £8 donation requested.Monthly schedule:First Saturday of month:
Discovering Spaciousness of Mind 10:00 – 12:00; What is meditation? How to meditate, and why it’s a worthwhile occupation. The how and why of establishing a daily meditation practice. This monthly session offers practical instruction on meditation, plus an introduction to the
Aro gTér Lineage and its practices, and to the Nyingma school of
Buddhism; £8 donation requestedApril 09: The 5 Principles of Awareness – a one day retreat (see details below)April 09: The 5 Principles of AwarenessThe
method of the Owl Precepts undermines the confusion that creates
unhappiness and dissatisfaction. Living within the Owl Precepts is an
invaluable method of realising the spiritual path through everyday life.
This Dzogchen view of the Five Buddhist Precepts originates in the
Heart Essence Sutra of the Owl-headed Dakini, from the gTérmas of
Khyungchen Aro Lingma (1886-1923). 10:00 – 17:00, £30 if paid in advance, £35 on the day